Eight anti-Israel protesters face federal charges after DC prosecutors drop cases

At least eight people arrested during the anti-Israel protest in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday now face federal criminal charges, while some are either still pending or being dropped by local prosecutors.

Federal prosecutors at the U.S. attorney’s office in D.C. have charged eight people so far, including Crow Momamome, Antonio Somerville, and Frederick Coates, with attempting to carry a dangerous weapon. Zachary Allen Kam is being charged with two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, while Nathaniel Lawrence, Sonia Krishan, and Roger Miller are being charged with attempted theft. Essa Eject is being charged with threats related to the demonstration, officials told the Washington Examiner.